Progressing Spirit

Part XLVII Matthew: The Meaning of the Passion opens into the Meaning of Resurrection

Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on April, 9 2015

The drama of the cross races towards its conclusion. It is a story that runs counter to the cultural expectations. Shaped by the “Servant” figure, drawn from II Isaiah, …

You frequently mention that the Bible was originally written in Greek and is called the Septuagint. I’m not competent to read anything in Greek and wonder if there is …

Answered by Bishop John Shelby Spong

A New Plan for Good Friday

Column by Bishop John Shelby Spong on March, 14 2013

Reclaiming Good Friday as a major focus of both Lent and the Christian story will be at the center of my life this year, when I spend that day …

Given that most of the events in the gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’ life are, as you suggest, myth and metaphor based on Old Testament passages, …

Answered by Bishop John Shelby Spong

Part XLVII Matthew: The Meaning of the Passion opens into the Meaning of Resurrection

You frequently mention that the Bible was originally written in Greek and is called the Septuagint. I’m not competent to read anything in Greek and wonder if there is …

A New Plan for Good Friday

Given that most of the events in the gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’ life are, as you suggest, myth and metaphor based on Old Testament passages, …

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